<X-Union-Chatter> Elliana Fairchild says, "That ritual is incomplete."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "It's not my fault, weird just FINDS me-- But you're not /going/ to right??"
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "--wait. What? What does completin' th' ritual do?"
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "I'd tell you but then you'd know and I wouldn't be able to lord it over you that I know something you don't."
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "George... I was askin' Elliana."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "Don't tell him!!"
<X-Union-Chatter> Elliana Fairchild says, "There... is a manner in which it is possible, in theory, to seal the Lord of Nightmares in a way that would keep the Seal from decaying every century."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "These opportunities don't arise often!!"
<X-Union-Chatter> Yukio Okumura says, "Lord of Nightmares...? Is there any way I can assist?"
<X-Union-Chatter> Nathan Hall says, "Presumably there is a catch that prevented this from being used in the past, then?"
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "Well, I'd imagine it would be /important/ if I'm gonna be helpin' 'er wit' th' ritual."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "Yes, except that route isn't going to be taken /is it/."
<X-Union-Chatter> Elliana Fairchild says, "Another exorcist may be of help."
<X-Union-Chatter> Elliana Fairchild says, "Father Weissman, that ritual is incomplete. It would not work, and be a pointless sacrifice."
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham suddenly, "Oh, look. I wonder how I got this book~ it seems t' be one that th' church barred from completin' its rounds o' printing. It must be /very/ rare by now." He's gotta be messing with George now.
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "S-some people do things like that on the off chan--"
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "..."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "....Which one is it..?"
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham transmits the sound of thumping onto the cover with his knuckles.
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "Oh, I don't think it was even published yet in yer time."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "...When is it due to be copyrighted?"
<X-Union-Chatter> Yukio Okumura says, "My sealing techniques are...extremely untrained, unfortunately. I could be a useful assistant, however."
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "This would be its first round of mass printin', actually."
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "So it's only been published in th' past year or so."
<X-Union-Chatter> George makes a thin, strangly sound.
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "I might be willin' t' consider a trade~"
<X-Union-Chatter> George makes that sound again. This time it sounds more pathetic.
<X-Union-Chatter> Elliana Fairchild sighs, "It is fine, Father, you can tell him."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "--B-but I can't until he gives me the book he might be /lying/, he lies /all the time/!!"
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "Oh speaking of seals and books. I sent Mr. Leon a book you might want, Mr. Okumura. When you open it demons pop out."
<X-Union-Chatter> Yukio Okumura says, "W-what? You sent a possessed book to Agent Kennedy?"
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "He wanted to shoot at it."
<X-Union-Chatter> Yukio Okumura says, "/Shoot/ at it--"
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "I figured, what's the worst that could happen? He's good at shooting things, I'm sure he'll be fine."
<X-Union-Chatter> Elliana Fairchild says, "What if the physical form of the book was binding the worst of the demons inside?"
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "He wanted me to grenade it but I didn't have any grenades."
<X-Union-Chatter> Whoosh! The Salty Gale makes an uncomfortable noise.
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "No, I did check that, it's just little ones that nip."
<X-Union-Chatter> Yukio Okumura can be heard rubbing his face, and speaking in a quiet, calm voice through his hand, "I will retrieve the book promptly."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "And swarm. And have stingers. ... He's dealt with zombies, he can handle these!"
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham suddenly off-radio, "'ey, Ries! C'mere a sec, will ya?" There's a moment, then- "What do you want?" The wince from Kevin is almost audible then. "Tell me whatya know 'bout this book?" "....I remember the Secretary General laughing very hard when we got that angry letter from that silly author." --somehow, Kevin's radio might have been left transmitting on purpose.
<X-Union-Chatter> George ..... whine.
<X-Union-Chatter> Whoosh! The Salty Gale says, "Can we talk about something that doesn't involve killing, slaying, or otherwise hurting demons?"
<X-Union-Chatter> Yukio Okumura says, "Pardon."
<X-Union-Chatter> Father Kevin Graham says, "That's th' work a number o' us on 'ere do, though."
<X-Union-Chatter> George says, "And if you don't like it there's a mute button on your radio you can push."
<X-Union-Chatter> Elliana Fairchild says, "If it reassures you, I have no intention of killing the Lord of Nightmares."